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Re: Potential <R68> Issues?
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Originally Posted by Donut
We were worried about this issue as well, and got this response from the GDC for starting configurations:
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Please refer to the definition of STARTING CONFIGURATION provided in Section 8.2 of the manual. When the robot is in this configuration, the indicator lights must be visible when a person is standing three feet in front of the robot. "In front" means the person is standing between the robot and the Rack.
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http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=2342
We're mounting ours at an angle so it's easier to see from far away. |
Item #24 on the Robot Inspection Checklist Rev B1 indicates that inspectors will be checking for compliance with <R68>. The verbiage of that checklist item may cause some confusion because it simply says "120A main circuit breaker, distribution circuit breakers and Robot Controller are all accessible for inspection (including lights on RC)". However, the rule itself is clear and the guidance provided by the Q&A response that Donut posted above should resolve any confusion.
Please be kind to your inspectors, referees, and IFI people. Don't make them strain their eyes or their backs to get a look at your RC. 
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Last edited by Richard Wallace : 06-02-2007 at 13:27.
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